Croatan took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Saturday. They never let the Apex Friendship Patriots onto the board and left with a 7-0 win.
Cole Walters was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Walters was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Owen Woodruff looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Weston Thomas, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Nathan Griffin, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Apex Friendship's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Croatan will take on Hoggard at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Apex Friendship, they will challenge Leesville Road at 4:00 p.m. on February 24th.
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